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Aristocraft PRR Steel Long Caboose ART-42104

Aristocraft PRR Steel Long Caboose ART-42104

I have a very dumb question...

So, I picked up an Aristocraft Caboose which has lights and smoke... I run DCC, so I need to do anything special to this car or am I okay to just throw it on the rails and let 'er run? I know nothing about electrical stuff.

So, the RRampmeter is really the tool to use, since it can read direct from the track, and when you are not using it to chase down track issues, you can leave it in series with your output and measure DCC voltage and current... but if you don't want to pony that up, any old DC meter with a full wave bridge converting the DCC to DC will be enough.

https://www.dccspecialties.com/products/rrampmeter.htm

In any case, this will help you stop burning out your bulbs... I first noticed this as I used to leave track power on all the time, with a couple of trains on the track, then I noticed one marker light was out, then another, and by the time I smartened up, I'd burned out the marker lights on a caboose and several locomotives... and as you know, Aristo steam loco marker lights are not sitting for sale on shelves in the local Walmart.

Best, Greg

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So, I picked up an Aristocraft Caboose which has lights and smoke... I run DCC, so I need to do anything special to this car or am I okay to just throw it on the rails and let 'er run? I know nothing about electrical stuff.

Thanks

Steve

I'm suspecting you will be just fine throwing it on the rails and let er' run. However "I personally do not own an ART-42104". I do believe the others that do "own one and run DCC" already have you covered.